Multiple factors motivated federal lawmakers to sign the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) into law. They aimed to give employees an option to take off up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave from their job to care for their ill family members without having to fear losing...
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Can you fire someone who is pregnant or disabled?
Having to fire an employee isn’t easy. You may like them as a person but know that they just aren’t suited for the position they’re in. If that employee has a disability or is pregnant, then you may be concerned that you’ll be accused of firing them for discriminatory...
Written discipline protects against wrongful termination claims
Firing a worker is never easy, but some people make the process an absolute nightmare for the company that used to employ them. Individuals angry about the loss of their job or perceived unfairness on the part of the company may go to extreme lengths to get back at...
Preventing common workplace lawsuits
Most employers believe they treat their employees with all due respect and care, prioritizing their safety and comfort during their labor. These beliefs are true for most business operations, but no one is perfect, including business owners. When policies fail to...
